Former State Minister Taramana Gurung Arrested and Released After Fraud Allegations
Summary
Former State Minister Taramana Gurung was arrested in Kathmandu over fraud allegations after taking advance money from three people to arrange houses. He was later released after a compromise and resigned from his post as Congress Disciplinary Committee coordinator amid party criticism.
Key Points
- Former State Minister Taramana Gurung was arrested on fraud allegations for allegedly taking advance payments from three victims to arrange houses in Kathmandu.
- The Kathmandu District Court had granted permission for his arrest, and police held him in custody for eight days before his release.
- He was released after returning the money and reaching a compromise at the District Government Attorney's Office.
- Following public criticism, Gurung resigned as coordinator of the Congress Disciplinary Committee.
